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Sonny Melendrez
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Hello Darkness, my old friend: The touching story behind Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence”

It was their first week at Columbia University in New York when Sandford “Sandy” Greenberg and Arthur “Art” Garfunkel met. As roommates, they made a pact to always be there for each other in times of trouble, no matter the extreme. A few months later, Sandy began to lose his…

Simon And Gar

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Hello Darkness, my old friend: The touching story behind Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence”
Hello Darkness, my old friend: The touching story behind Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence”
Simon And Gar

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5 Ways to Deal with the Negative Chatter in Your Head

Preventing the build up of obstacles in your imagination is easier than you think Motivational Guru, the late Zig Ziglar liked to quip, “People say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, that’s why we recommend it daily!” So it is with the way we think and yes, even the most positive thinkers need to keep themselves in check. Here are 5 ways to deal with the negative chatter that might be going on…

Self Improvement

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5 Ways to Deal with the Negative Chatter in Your Head
5 Ways to Deal with the Negative Chatter in Your Head
Self Improvement

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Why I Re-Start My Career Every January

How To Prepare Your Mind to Attract Success Ahead “People often say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing — that’s why we recommend it daily.” ~Zig Ziglar Many years ago, I began a ritual that has served me well in growth, prosperity and enthusiasm for the coming 12 months. Just…

Inspiration

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Why I Re-Start My Career Every January
Why I Re-Start My Career Every January
Inspiration

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Ode to Happiness

To be happy is To be happy To be

Ode

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Ode to Happiness
Ode to Happiness
Ode

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Nov 8, 2020

The Most Powerful Quote I’ve Found Outside of the Bible

It changed the way I look at others, forever.

Quotes

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The Most Powerful Quote I’ve Found Outside of the Bible
The Most Powerful Quote I’ve Found Outside of the Bible
Quotes

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Oct 24, 2020

The Real Story of the Gerber Baby

In the summer of 1928, a children’s illustrator named Dorothy Hope Smith, heard about a contest, held by the Freemont Canning Company, to select a picture of a baby for a new product line. She sent a charcoal drawing, made from a photograph of a neighbor’s daughter, taken at 4…

Inspiration

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The Artist Who Gave Birth to the Gerber Baby
The Artist Who Gave Birth to the Gerber Baby
Inspiration

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Oct 27, 2019

The Power of a Handwritten Note

When was the last time you received a card or note with a considerate handwritten message? Think about how you felt and I’d venture to say, you probably read it more than once, maybe even showing it to someone else. A study at the University of Zurich’s Computational Emotion Neuroscience…

Kindness

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The Power of a Handwritten Note
The Power of a Handwritten Note
Kindness

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Sep 16, 2019

At What Age Should You Stop Dreaming?

Several years ago, I had the honor to serve as emcee at the opening ceremonies of the International Senior Olympic Games, held at San Antonio’s Alamo Stadium. It was there that I met a man named Harry, whose sport was golf. When I asked him how he got interested in…

Olympics

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At What Age Should You Stop Dreaming?
At What Age Should You Stop Dreaming?
Olympics

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Jun 5, 2019

What Sir Edmund Hillary Did After Climbing Mt. Everest Will Inspire You

On May 29, 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary did what no man had done before — He climbed to the top of Mt. Everest. He would later write about his experience, “I continued hacking steps along the ridge and then up a few more to the right and to my great…

Life

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What Sir Edmund Hillary Did After Climbing Mt. Everest Is Inspiring
What Sir Edmund Hillary Did After Climbing Mt. Everest Is Inspiring
Life

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Jun 4, 2019

The University of Loneliness

It can happen whether you are new graduate or a seasoned professional. What you see for yourself in the not-so-far-off future becomes crystal clear. You can taste it, feel it and smell its sweet success. There’s only one problem. No one else really shares your vision. Friends may sound supportive…

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The University of Loneliness
The University of Loneliness
Quotes

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Sonny Melendrez

Sonny Melendrez

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TEDx motivational keynote speaker, Radio Hall of Fame inductee, author. https://SonnyMelendrez.com

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